Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $231.98 | 6.639% | $247.3812 | $247.38 | $247.40 | $247.40 |
Purchase #2 | $127.49 | 9.600% | $139.729 | $139.73 | $139.75 | $139.70 |
Purchase #3 | $87.77 | 5.558% | $92.6483 | $92.65 | $92.65 | $92.60 |
Purchase #4 | $175.90 | 4.503% | $183.8208 | $183.82 | $183.80 | $183.80 |
Purchase #5 | $6.97 | 3.388% | $7.2061 | $7.21 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
Purchase #6 | $130.88 | 10.370% | $144.4523 | $144.45 | $144.45 | $144.50 |
Purchase #7 | $190.48 | 3.356% | $196.8725 | $196.87 | $196.85 | $196.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $951.47 | $1,012.1102 | $1,012.11 | $1,012.10 | $1,012.10 |